6 The Lord protects the unwary;

when I was brought low, he saved me.

7 Return to your rest, my soul,

for the Lord has been good to you.

6 The Lord preserveth the simple:

I was brought low, and he helped me.

7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul;

For the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.

6 The Lord protects those of childlike faith;

I was facing death, and he saved me.

7 Let my soul be at rest again,

for the Lord has been good to me.

6 The Lord preserves the simple;

I was brought low, and He saved me.

7 Return to your rest, O my soul,

For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

6 The Lord watches over the foolish;

when I was helpless, he saved me.

7 I said to myself, “Relax,

because the Lord takes care of you.”

6 Jehovah preserveth the simple:

I was brought low, and he saved me.

7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul;

For Jehovah hath dealt bountifully with thee.

6 Jehovah keepeth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me. 7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for Jehovah hath dealt bountifully with thee.

6 The Lord protects defenseless people. 

When I was weak, he saved me. 

7 Be at peace again, my soul, 

because the Lord has been good to you. 

6 The Lord guards the inexperienced;

I was helpless, and He saved me.

7 Return to your rest, my soul,

for the Lord has been good to you.

6 The Lord protects the simple;

when I was brought low, he saved me.

7 Return, O my soul, to your rest,

for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

6 Yahweh watches over the simple.

I was brought low, but he gave me victory.

7 Return, O my soul, to your repose,

for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

6 The Lord takes care of those who are as helpless as children.

When I was in great need, he saved me.

7 I said to myself, “Be calm.

The Lord has been good to me.”

6 The Lord preserves the simple;

I was brought low, and He saved me.

7 Return to your rest, O my soul,

For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.